Inclusion Project Podcast
The Inclusion Project Podcast shares real, heartfelt conversations about what it means to build a truly inclusive community. Hosted by Chris Shaak and Karen Fitzgerald, each episode highlights the experiences, insights, and stories of people who are working to build an inclusive community throughout Lancaster County. Through honest dialogue, everyday moments, and powerful personal stories, Chris and Karen explore how connection, dignity, and belonging shape a meaningful life.
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Episode #2
Governance with Purpose with Lucy Dowd
Listen NowIn this episode of The Inclusion Project Podcast, we delve into how personal connection shapes and leads our Board through a candid conversation with Board Chair Lucy Dowd. We explore what inclusion truly means in our community, what resources and supports are available for parents, and where we still have work to do together. Listeners will hear honest reflections on how our community supports people with disabilities today and practical ideas for how we can all do better tomorrow.We want to hear from you! Email contact@excentiahumanservices.org with questions or comments.
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Episode #1
What Does Inclusion Really Mean with Abby Morris
Listen NowIn this first episode of Excentia Human Services’ Inclusion Project Podcast, Chris & Karen sit down with Abby Morris, Executive Director of The Arc Lancaster Lebanon, to talk about what inclusion really means in Central Pennsylvania. Together, they unpack everyday inclusion in our communities and some of the hard realities of the intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) system in Pennsylvania.For more information on The Arc of Lancaster and Lebanon, please visit: https://www.thearclancleb.org/
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